Kuvasz
Alternative names
Hungarian Kuvasz Hungarian Sheepdog
Country of origin
Hungary
Classification
FCI: Group 1 Section 1 AKC: Working ANKC: Group 5 (Working Dogs) CKC: Group 3 - Working Dogs KC(UK): Pastoral NZKC: Working UKC: Guardian Dogs
Breed standards (external links)
FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC

The Kuvasz (pl. Kuvaszok, also known as the Hungarian Sheepdog) is a dog breed of ancient Hungarian origin. The word originally meant "horse dog"; they were used to guard livestock. Kuvaszok are large white dogs with wavy fur and black noses and eyes.